Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

When you register for an account, we collect your email address, display name, and a hashed version of your password. We do not store plaintext passwords.

We may log standard server data including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited for security and performance monitoring.

How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate your account and maintain your session
• To attribute contributions you make to the database
• To communicate with you if you contact us directly
• To detect and prevent abuse or spam

Cookies

WikiPepper uses a single authentication cookie to keep you logged in. This cookie is httpOnly and secure. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your email address is never displayed publicly.

Data Retention

Your account data is retained as long as your account exists. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

Third-Party Services

WikiPepper is hosted on Vercel and uses a managed PostgreSQL database (Neon). These services have their own privacy policies. We use PayPal for optional donations, processed entirely on PayPal's platform.

Your Rights

You may request to view, update, or delete your personal data at any time by contacting us through the Contact page.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will note the date of the last update at the top of this page.